CAIA is the result of a state taskforce spearheaded by Gov. Ned Lamont last year to identify many of the challenges imposed by AI. The consortium is focused on pooling its resources to advance the development, application and impact of the disruptive technology across five key pillars:

Research and development: Promoting interdisciplinary research collaborations to address real-world AI applications and challenges
Workforce training: Delivering skills-based programs to equip Connecticut's workforce with necessary expertise
Business and industry growth: Fostering businesses and startups through access to computing resources and knowledge transfer
Innovation infrastructure: Establishing shared technical infrastructure, including a state-wide AI computing cluster
Community engagement: Building a community through seminars, workshops and industry events

Consortia surrounding the advancement of AI have also cropped up in New York, New Mexico and with the help of national nonprofits.

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